gliosis

/ɡlaɪˈoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a nonspecific term for any form of glial scarring or proliferation, such as astrocytosis or microgliosis, especially in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.

“The histopathological examination revealed gliosis in the brain tissue of the patient suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.”

Synonyms

  • astrocytosis
  • microgliosis